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Best Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe

Name: Best Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 290 g
Ingredients: ground beef (80/20) 1.5 lbs; thick-cut bacon 8 slices; cheddar cheese, shredded 2 cups; yellow onion, diced 1 cup; dill pickles, chopped 1 cup; eggs 4 pieces; heavy cream 0.5 cup; ketchup 2 tbsp; yellow mustard 1 tbsp; garlic powder 1 tsp; salt 1 tsp; black pepper 0.5 tsp

Bacon cheeseburger casserole bakes all the flavors of a loaded burger — ground beef, bacon, cheese, and pickles — into a family-friendly dish. This high protein, indulgent casserole is a creative weeknight crowd-pleaser.

Cook 45 min Difficulty NORMAL 440 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

ground beef (80/20) 1.5 lbs
thick-cut bacon 8 slices
cheddar cheese, shredded 2 cups
yellow onion, diced 1 cup
dill pickles, chopped 1 cup
eggs 4 pieces
heavy cream 0.5 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

ketchup 2 tbsp
yellow mustard 1 tbsp
garlic powder 1 tsp
salt 1 tsp
black pepper 0.5 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 10 g 9%

Protein 27 g 25%

Fat 32 g 66%

Serving size 290g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
2

Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then transfer to paper towels and crumble when cool.
3

Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat, then sauté the diced onion over medium heat until translucent, about 4 minutes.
4

Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up, and cook over medium-high heat until fully browned; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
5

Stir in the ketchup, mustard, and chopped pickles, then simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors before spreading the mixture evenly in the casserole dish.
6

In a bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream; pour over the beef mixture, tapping the dish to distribute.
7

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole, then top with crumbled bacon.
8

Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes, or until the center is just set and the cheese is bubbling, watching closely to avoid overbaking.
9

Let the casserole rest for 8-10 minutes out of the oven to set before slicing and serving.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this Best Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe?

The core ingredient is ground beef, which provides classic burger flavor and hearty texture. Combined with bacon, cheddar cheese, eggs, and chopped pickles, it recreates the taste and richness of a loaded cheeseburger in casserole form.

Q. How do I prevent the casserole from becoming greasy or soggy?

Be sure to drain most of the bacon fat after frying, and brown the ground beef thoroughly to render excess fat. Let the casserole rest after baking; this allows the egg custard to set and prevents watery slices.

Q. What's the optimal bake time and oven temperature for this casserole?

Bake uncovered at 375°F for 22-25 minutes, or until the center is set and the cheese bubbles. Avoid overbaking by checking doneness at 22 minutes and letting it rest 8-10 minutes before slicing.

Q. Is this casserole suitable for a low-carb or high-protein diet?

Yes, each serving has only 10g of carbs and 27g of protein, with 440 kcal per serving. With a low carb percentage (9%) and a high protein content (25%), it is both satisfying and nutrition-focused for low-carb or high-protein diets.

Best Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe

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